Grae Morris

Morris secured Australia's first windsurfing medal in 32 years when he made his Olympic debut in Paris.

Competing in the new iQFOiL event, he won the 13-race qualifying series, advancing directly through to the final and finishing with a silver medal.

The thrilling event is a form of windsurfing on a board with a wing-like foil, instead of a fin, to lift it out of the water, allowing riders to glide over the water at speeds of up to 60 km/h. Morris describes it as a cross-country race on water, combining elements of his two sporting passions – windsurfing and rugby.

Prior to the Games, Morris proved to be a serious contender after a string of top-class results in 2023, then finishing fourth at the 2024 World Championships and second at the 2024 French Olympic Week Regatta in Hyeres.